Doug Kennedy Foundations of College Writing- Dr. Sherry 2/20/2015 Freshmen Fifteen Problem Bloomsburg University is known as the school of the huskies. One important controversy at Bloomsburg and most other universities, is the issue of weight gain freshmen year, otherwise known as the freshmen fifteen. This issue leads us to the question, are the Bloomsburg huskies actually becoming husky? Does becoming a college freshmen actually impact the weight of a student? In this text, we will observe ethnographic data and interviews that relate to students eating and exercise habits to answer these questions. Background Transitioning into college can be a difficult and significant change for incoming freshmen. Often times this change impacts a student’s regular habits, such as their eating and exercise behaviors. These two behavior changes are thought to be the reason for weight gain among college students. Method To answer these questions on college weight gain in freshmen, I gathered information on the eating and exercise habits of students (Survey of Dietary, 2004). I also found some statistical data on weight gain in students through surveys (The ‘Freshman 5’). I also conducted research of my own through interviews and observations made on student behavior in the cafeteria. Findings
In a random sample survey of 471 college students, I found some interesting data on exercise and dietary habits in college students (Survey of Dietary, 2004).
References Carithers-Thomas, and Jennifer A. "Freshman Fifteen: Factor Fiction." College Student Journal 44.2: n. pag. Print. Silliman, Kathryn, Kathleen Rodas-Fortier, and Michelle Neyman. "A Survey of Dietary and Exercise Habits and Perceived Barriers to Following a Healthy Lifestyle in a College Population." California Journal of Health Promotion 2.2: n. pag. Print. Vella-Zarb, Rachel A., and Frank J. Elgar. "The ‘Freshman 5’: A Meta-Analysis of Weight Gain in the Freshman Year of College." Journal of American College Health 58.2: n. pag. Print.
Foundations of College Writing- Dr. Sherry
2/20/2015
Freshmen Fifteen
Problem
Bloomsburg University is known as the school of the huskies. One important controversy at Bloomsburg and most other universities, is the issue of weight gain freshmen year, otherwise known as the freshmen fifteen. This issue leads us to the question, are the Bloomsburg huskies actually becoming husky? Does becoming a college freshmen actually impact the weight of a student? In this text, we will observe ethnographic data and interviews that relate to students eating and exercise habits to answer these questions.
Background
Transitioning into college can be a difficult and significant change for incoming freshmen. Often times this change impacts a student’s regular habits, such as their eating and exercise behaviors. These two behavior changes are thought to be the reason for weight gain among college students.
Method
To answer these questions on college weight gain in freshmen, I gathered information on the eating and exercise habits of students (Survey of Dietary, 2004). I also found some statistical data on weight gain in students through surveys (The ‘Freshman 5’). I also conducted research of my own through interviews and observations made on student behavior in the cafeteria.
Findings
In a random sample survey of 471 college students, I found some interesting data on exercise and dietary habits in college students (Survey of Dietary, 2004).
References
Carithers-Thomas, and Jennifer A. "Freshman Fifteen: Factor Fiction." College Student Journal 44.2: n. pag. Print.
Silliman, Kathryn, Kathleen Rodas-Fortier, and Michelle Neyman. "A Survey of Dietary and Exercise Habits and Perceived Barriers to Following a Healthy Lifestyle in a College Population." California Journal of Health Promotion 2.2: n. pag. Print.
Vella-Zarb, Rachel A., and Frank J. Elgar. "The ‘Freshman 5’: A Meta-Analysis of Weight Gain in the Freshman Year of College." Journal of American College Health 58.2: n. pag. Print.